Childcare in canton SG
All childcare options in canton SG
162
Providers
113
Daycare centers
0
Available spots
83
Cities
| Type of care | Costs (without subsidies) | Costs (with subsidies) |
|---|---|---|
| Daycare, full day | CHF 90–120 per day | Income-dependent |
| Playgroup, half day | CHF 14–22 per half day | Partially subsidised |
| Day mother (via association) | CHF 5–10 per hour | Income-dependent |
Childcare in Canton St. Gallen
Canton St. Gallen enacted a new Childcare Act (KiBG) in 2019, which obliges municipalities to ensure an adequate childcare offering and to introduce income-dependent parental contributions. This has led to a significant expansion of the offering.
Subsidies & discounts
Canton St. Gallen created a framework with the Childcare Act (KiBG) of 2019:
- Municipalities must ensure an adequate childcare offering
- Parental contributions must be income-dependent
- The canton contributes with payments to the municipalities
- The City of St. Gallen offers comprehensive income-dependent rates
Check with your municipality of residence about the specific subsidy model.
Legal framework
Licensing requirements in Canton St. Gallen:
- Daycare centres require a cantonal operating licence
- Responsible authority: Office for Social Affairs
Tax deduction in Canton St. Gallen
In Canton St. Gallen, you can deduct childcare costs as follows:
| Federal tax | Cantonal tax SG | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum amount per child/year | CHF 10'100 | CHF 10'100 |
| Age limit | Under 14 years | Under 14 years |
| Requirement | Employment of both parents | Employment of both parents |
Cities in canton
St. Gallen
35 Providers
Schaan
5 Providers
St.Gallen
5 Providers
Bazenheid
4 Providers
Vaduz
4 Providers
Eschenbach
3 Providers
Gossau
3 Providers
Wattwil
3 Providers
Appenzell
3 Providers
Lichtensteig
3 Providers
Grabs
2 Providers
Mauren FL
2 Providers
Heerbrugg
2 Providers
Altstätten SG
2 Providers
Flawil
2 Providers
Ruggell
2 Providers
Abtwil
2 Providers
Neu St. Johann
2 Providers
Balzers
2 Providers
Kaltbrunn
2 Providers
Widnau
2 Providers
Trübbach
2 Providers
Rorschach
2 Providers
Rapperswil-Jona
2 Providers
Eschen
2 Providers
Thal
2 Providers
Diepoldsau
2 Providers
Goldach
2 Providers
Gais
2 Providers
Sevelen
2 Providers
Rorschacherberg
2 Providers
Rüthi (Rheintal)
1 Providers
Berneck
1 Providers
Arnegg
1 Providers
Walenstadt
1 Providers
Ermenswil
1 Providers
Triesen
1 Providers
Ebnat-Kappel
1 Providers
Nesslau
1 Providers
Wittenbach
1 Providers
Niederuzwil
1 Providers
Uznach
1 Providers
Balgach
1 Providers
Oberriet
1 Providers
Schellenberg
1 Providers
Werdenberg
1 Providers
Gamprin
1 Providers
Benken
1 Providers
Bischofszell
1 Providers
Engelburg
1 Providers
Trogen
1 Providers
Altstätten
1 Providers
Mörschwil
1 Providers
Buchs (SG)
1 Providers
Ernetschwil
1 Providers
Speicher
1 Providers
Buchs
1 Providers
Teufen
1 Providers
Waldkirch
1 Providers
Walzenhausen
1 Providers
St. Gallen Bruggen
1 Providers
Schmerikon
1 Providers
Niederteufen
1 Providers
Wil SG
1 Providers
Schönenberg
1 Providers
Schaanwald
1 Providers
Buchs SG
1 Providers
Montlingen
1 Providers
Uzwil
1 Providers
Heiden
1 Providers
Rossrüti
1 Providers
Wil
1 Providers
Jona
1 Providers
St. Gallen Heiligkreuz
1 Providers
Mogelsberg
1 Providers
Au
1 Providers
Oberbüren
1 Providers
Wolfhalden
1 Providers
Oberstetten
1 Providers
Magdenau
1 Providers
Wartau
1 Providers
St. Gallenkappel
1 Providers
Nendeln
1 Providers